Show Gratitude with Local Gifting This Holiday Season
This year has proven difficult for many people, with high inflation, political unrest, job instabilities and other uncertainties. Although the COVID-19 pandemic was declared officially over, many still struggle with the coronavirus or other health problems. As the holidays draw near, it’s always a good time to reflect on our blessings and consider ways we […]
Creepy Facts and Places to Ponder This Halloween
Halloween is the holiday people love to hate. While its origins are in pagan rituals surrounding ghosts and the underworld, modern celebrations have included candy, pumpkins, cartoons, horror movies and virtually anything that can be used to scare or terrorize. What does it take to scare you? Are you drawn to the horrific, strange, unexplained, […]
Preparing Your Home for the Fall
Labor Day is over and the cooler temperatures of fall are fast approaching. Just for your information, there are only 108 shopping days left until Christmas! But before we get ahead of ourselves, and as we break out the recipes for homemade pumpkin pie, spiced lattes and dad’s best chili, there are likely some things […]
Are the Mountains Calling You?
There’s a Unique Reason Many Are Moving to Johnson City Those of us who live in Johnson City and surrounding suburbs likely take much for granted. This author was born and raised in this area of Johnson City and Jonesborough, and only after moving away for 20 years and returning did I view the area […]
Fun Southern Summertime Cooking
Summertime in the South means plenty of sunshine and great food. Regardless of your location, you can find a signature staple of southern cuisine that is sure to fill your belly while making you wish for more. Learning about some traditional southern cooking practices may even help you expand your own repertoire in the kitchen […]